Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 584 Riga 2015 (13 October. No 54 14. §) labour protection requirements of employees for protection against electromagnetic fields the risk working environment Issued in accordance with the Labour Protection Act article 25 paragraph 18 i. General questions 1. establishes the minimum requirements for the protection of workers against the risks arising from or can cause electromagnetic fields exposure time (all known direct biophysical and indirect effects). 2. the rules shall have the following terms: 2.1 electromagnetic fields, static electric, static magnetic and time variable electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, which does not exceed 300 GHz frequency; 2.2. the direct biophysical impact – effect on the human body that directly causes the electromagnetic field in which it is situated, including: 2.2.1. impact-tissue thermal heating in tissue caused by the absorption of energy from electromagnetic fields; 2.2.2. the non-thermal effects, muscle, nerves, or a sensory irritation; 2.2.3. arms and legs induced current; 2.3. the indirect impact – the impact caused by the electromagnetic field, which can cause such a security or health risk: 2.3.1. electronic medical equipment and devices, including pacemakers and other implanted devices or on the body to wear medical devices, interference; 2.3.2. the mechanical shock risk of feromagnētisk objects in static magnetic fields; 2.3.3. elektroeksplozīv devices (detonators); 2.3.4. fires and explosions resulting from ignition of flammable materials by sparks caused by induced fields, contact or dzirksteļizlād; 2.3.5. overhead; 2.4. the exposure limit values (ER)-electromagnetic field exposure limits based on their impact on human health, and which are subject to the workers who are exposed to electromagnetic fields are protected against the harmful effects on health. The limit values referred to in these provisions apply only to the scientifically established link between the direct biophysical effects and short term electromagnetic field exposure. The meaning of these rules: 2.4.1. exposure limit value in relation to the effects on health are the limit values that exceed the workers could be exposed to the harmful effects on health (thermal to heat or to the nerve and muscle tissue stimulation); 2.4.2. the exposure limit value in relation to the effects on sensory organs are the limit values that exceed the employees may experience temporary perceptual disorders and minor changes in brain function; 2.5. the exposure action value (DV) – the action levels set out to simplify the process of attesting to compliance with the relevant exposure limit values referred to in these provisions or protection and preventive measures. Exposure action value may be the following: 2.5.1. for electric fields – "low transaction value" and "high value" activities that relate to the specific protection provided for in these rules or to preventive measures; 2.5.2. in relation to the magnetic fields – "low value" activities relating to the impact of exposure to sensory organs and the action value of "high", which refers to the exposure of health effects; 2.6. a special risk group, workers under 18 years of age, pregnant women, persons whose body is active or passive implanted medical device (pacemaker, metal prostheses), as well as the person who uses the body wearable medical device (insulin pumps); 2.7. the electric field strength (E), physical size, possessing vectorial nature. It is expressed in volts per meter (V/m). A distinction should be made between environmental electric field from the electric field (in situ), caused by the electric field of the environment; 2.8. the arms and legs induced current (IL) – current in amperes (A) employed in the hand or leg it in effect to magnetic field frequency range of 10 MHz to 110 MHz, tapping the electromagnetic field or the subject of capacitive power that induced the exposed body; 2.9. contact (IC)-current in amperes (A), which occurs when employees faced with an object in the electromagnetic field. The stationary contact occurs when the electromagnetic field workers sustained contact with the object. Such contact may occur in the process of with related dzirksteļizlād transitional power; 2.10. the electric charge (Q) – the size used in connection with the dzirksteļizlād. It is expressed in Coulombs (C); 2.11. the magnetic field intensity (H)-the physical size of the vectorial nature, which, together with the nature of the magnetic induction of the magnetic field at any point in space. It is expressed in amperes per meter (A/m); 2.12. the magnetic induction (B)-the physical size of the vectorial nature, which creates a force that acts on moving charges. It is expressed in Tesla (T). In free space and in biological materials magnetic induction and magnetic field intensity can be interchangeable, with the equation in which the magnetic field intensity (H) = 1 A/m is equal to the magnetic induction B = 4 π 10-7 T (approx. 1.25 mikrotesl); 2.13. power density (S) – the size, the used, characterized by a very high frequency, when the radiation penetration depth of the body is small. Power density is perpendicular to the surface of the radiation incident energy divided by the surface area. It is expressed in watts per square metre (W/m2); 2.14. the specific energy absorption (SA) – the energy absorbed per unit mass of biological tissue. It is expressed in joules per kilogram (J/kg) and used to set the microwave radiation pulsing effect constraints; 2.15. the specific energy absorption rate (SAR), calculated average of the entire body or parts of the body, the rate at which energy is absorbed per mass of tissue of the unit. It is expressed in Watts/kilogram (W/kg). Whole body SAR is a widely accepted size, used to express the relationship between adverse siltumefekt and radio frequency (RF) exposure. To assess and limit the unnecessary accumulation of energy in small parts of the specific conditions of exposure, besides the whole body average SAR also used on localized SAR values (for example, in cases where employees are exposed to RF in the low MHz range (for example, the dielectric heaters) or antenna near field). 3. the rules do not apply to: 3.1. electromagnetic field potential long-term effects, as well as the risks arising from exposure to the spriegumaktīv conductors; 3.2. If the exposure is associated with magnetic resonance imaging equipment installation, testing, operation, development, maintenance or research related to patient health examinations, provided that all the following conditions: 3.2.1. in accordance with the provisions of chapter III of the risk assessment carried out shows that the exposure limit values are exceeded; 3.2.2 are applied to all technical and organizational work protection measures, taking into account the latest developments; 3.2.3. the exposure limit values are exceeded reasonable circumstances; 3.2.4. account has been taken of the place of work, equipment or the nature of work practices; 3.2.5. the employer can demonstrate that workers are protected against the adverse health effects and risk exposure, including ensuring that it is complied with instructions and equipment are safe working conditions; 3.3. the persons employed in the performance of services or the national armed forces in military facilities or military activities are involved (including international military training), where is the equivalent or more specific protection system and the risks and adverse effects on health. 4. the employer under the labour protection requirements laid down in the law, consult with workers or workers ' representatives on issues related to the electromagnetic field generated by the risk to the environment, as well as the possible participation of the workers.
II. The exposure limit values and exposure action values 5. Risks arising from or can cause electromagnetic fields effects on workers in the workplace, characterized by these rules 1 and 2 set out in the annex to the exposure limit values and action values. 6. The employer shall ensure that the exposure to electromagnetic fields workers are limited to the terms given in annex 1 of the exposure level for non-thermal effects and to the rules referred to in annex 2, the level of the exposure limit value for the thermal effects. 7. If the electromagnetic field effects on above the exposure limit values for workers, the employer shall immediately take steps to prevent the exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields elevated level and reduce electromagnetic field exposure shall not exceed the exposure limit values. 8. If the electromagnetic field effects on workers above the exposure action values, the employer shall devise and implement protection measures in accordance with paragraph 21 of these regulations, unless in accordance with the risk assessment (including measurements taken) shows that the exposure limit values are not exceeded and that safety risks for workers can be turned off. 9. If it is shown that these rules 1 and 2 in annex exposure action values are exceeded, the employer shall comply with the exposure limit values. 10. This provision in annex 1 and 2 the specified electromagnetic field exposure may exceed: 10.1. low transaction value of electric fields (table 3 of annex 1 for 1), if: 10.1.1 the practice or process, provided that the exposure limit values are not exceeded in relation to the impact on the sensory organs (table 2 of annex 1 of 2;) 10.1.2. the exposure limit values are not exceeded in relation to the effects on health (table 2 of annex 1-1;) 10.1.3. through technical means of protection and use of personal protective equipment, is prevent excessive overhead and dzirksteļizlād (1.4 to table 1 of the annex); 10.1.4. employees provide information on the situation, this rule 21.1 in; 10.2. below the action values of magnetic fields (table 3 of annex 1 of 2) (also in relation to the head and body) during the working day, if: 10.2.1. the practice or process, provided that does not exceed the exposure limit value in relation to the impact on the sensory organs (table 2 of annex 1 of 2;) 10.2.2. the exposure limit values in relation to effects on sensory organs only temporarily been exceeded; 10.2.3. the exposure limit values are not exceeded in relation to the effects on health (table 2 of annex 1-1;) 10.2.4. This provision is referred to in paragraph 30.1 transient symptoms and have repeatedly carried out risk assessment and review preventive measures; 10.2.5. employees provide information on the situation, this rule 21.1 in; 10.3. the exposure limit values related to the sensory organs (table 1 of annex 1) during the working day, if the practice or process provided that: 10.3.1. they are only temporarily been exceeded; 10.3.2. the exposure limit values are not exceeded in relation to the effects on health (table 1 of annex 1); 10.3.3. According to this provision, 29 have made special protection measures; 10.3.4. has conducted a risk assessment and review preventive measures if there is a transient symptoms in accordance with these rules; paragraph 18.8. 10.3.5. employees provide information on the situation, this rule 21.1 in; 10.4. the exposure limit values related to the sensory organs (table 2 of annex 1, point 2, table 1 of annex 2, paragraph 2) during the working day, if the practice or process provided that: 10.4.1. they are only temporarily been exceeded; 10.4.2. the exposure limit values are not exceeded (table 2 of annex 1, point 1, annex 2, table 1 of paragraph 1 and 3) in relation to the effects on health; 10.4.3. has conducted a risk assessment and review preventive measures when there is this rule 30.1. the referred to transient symptoms; 10.4.4. employees provide information on the situation, this rule 21.1. above.
III. The electromagnetic field exposure and assessment of risks by the employer in all 11 job (after installation, adjustment and commissioning use) checks when determining whether it is electromagnetic field radiation sources that might cause harm to the health of employees. 12. If the examination of the place of work and the working equipment of technical documentation the employer establishes that the electromagnetic field creates or may create a risk to the safety and health of workers, the employer shall ensure the electromagnetic field of the assessment of risks. 13. If compliance with the exposure limit values cannot be determined reliably, based on readily available information, perform electromagnetic field measurements or calculations, taking into account the physical size, the electromagnetic field exposure, and the equipment manufacturer's specific emission levels when equipment requirements are regulated. 14. If working place is the source of the electromagnetic field, electromagnetic field risk assessment, the employer shall ensure in accordance with the laws and regulations of the internal monitoring of the procedure at least once a year, as well as in the following cases: a new 14.1 the place of work or significant change in the work environment (for example, changes in work processes, methods, work equipment), that risk could increase; 14.2. the workers ' health check results show that workers ' health is caused by electromagnetic field exposure. 15. The electromagnetic field measurements and calculated pursuant to the requirements of this regulation, plan, and carry out: 15.1. labour protection, the competent authority; 15.2. the laboratory accredited national accreditation body according to the laws and regulations on assessment of conformity assessment bodies, accreditation and supervision or other Member States of the European Union accreditation body; 15.3. the competent labour protection specialists; 15.4. According to prepared health senior specialist (profession standard PS 0100 "senior protection officer"); 15.5. the person with the appropriate qualifications to carry out the measurements. 16. the employer in assessing the risk, with a particular focus on the following factors: 16.1. electromagnetic field exposure frequency, level, duration and type, as well as distribution in the body and the work of employees; 16.2. these rules 1 and 2 listed in annex exposure limit values and the exposure action values; 16.3. the electromagnetic field effects on the safety and health of workers belonging to particularly sensitive risk groups; 16.4. the indirect impact of the electromagnetic field, including: 16.4.1. electronic medical equipment and devices (including cardiac pacemakers and other implanted devices) malfunctions; 16.4.2. the risk to get a mechanical impact of the feromagnētisk objects in static magnetic fields with a magnetic induction of more than 3 mT; 16.4.3. elektroeksplozīv devices (detonators) to start; 16.4.4. fire and explosion risk, which can cause the ignition of combustible materials from sparks caused by induced fields, contact or discharge of sparks; 16.5. the equipment being designed to lower the levels of exposure to electromagnetic fields; 16.6. the information obtained by health workers; 10.4. multiple electromagnetic field radiation source of being; 16.8. more frequency field simultaneously; 10.5. any direct biophysical impacts; 16.10. the information provided by the manufacturer of the equipment; 16.11 other health and safety related issues. 17. the employer shall document all electromagnetic field risk assessment and measurement of results and keep it for 10 years. After the period of the deposit in the archive. 18. If a work is publicly available to the public, the employer may not take the electromagnetic field created additional risk assessment, measurements or calculations according to the requirements contained in these provisions, if they are carried out in accordance with European Union legislation on restrictions on electromagnetic field effects on the general public, as well as for employees are satisfied and if the limitations provided for risks to the health and safety of workers is excluded.
IV. The electromagnetic field risk elimination or reduction 19. Employer according to the risk assessment shall take the necessary measures of electromagnetic field for the elimination or reduction of risks to a minimum (the lowest practical level), based on the technical possibilities and using the latest features of the electromagnetic field sources of risk control. 20. If, in accordance with the risk assessment work has exceeded the provisions of annex 1 and 2 in the exposure action values and if the electromagnetic field evaluation does not prove that the relevant exposure limit values are not exceeded and the risks to the health and safety of workers is excluded, the employer shall devise and implement protection measures. 21. the arrangements for the protection plan includes the following technical and organisational measures: 21.1. using other methods of work that are associated with less exposure to electromagnetic fields; 21.2. the choice of work equipment, with less intensity electromagnetic fields; 21.3. technical measures for emission reduction of electromagnetic fields, if desired, by installing a lock device, shielding or similar health protective devices; 21.4. ensure appropriate working arrangements and work equipment maintenance and upkeep; 21.5. optimizes the work place design and layout; 21.6. limits electromagnetic fields exposure duration and intensity; 21.7. ensure adequate availability of personal protective equipment; 21.8. ensure appropriate containment and access control measures (safety signs, floor marking, barriers); 13.6. If an electric field exposure, providing measures and procedures to control dzirksteļizlād and overhead through technical measures and training of employees. 22. the labour protection measures against electromagnetic field for the elimination or reduction of the risks, the employer shall adapt the measures referred to in the special risk group for the protection of employees. 23. the employer shall develop and implement an action plan comprising technical and organizational measures to prevent risks to workers belonging to specific groups at risk, and the risks that may result from the provisions referred to in paragraph 16.4. indirect effects. 24. on the basis of the electromagnetic field risk assessment in the workplace where workers may be exposed to electromagnetic fields that exceed the exposure action values, the employer places the safety signs in accordance with the legislation on labour protection requirements for safety in the use of the marks. 25. If the risk is technically exceed the exposure limit values in the workplace, the employer shall restrict access to dangerous zones established in the risk assessment. 26. If access to danger zones is appropriately limited for other reasons, and workers are aware of the risks arising from electromagnetic fields, then security and access restrictions to electromagnetic fields should not be used. 27. Employees prohibited to expose the electromagnetic field exposure exceeding the exposure limit values, with the exception of those provisions referred to in paragraph 10. 28. If this is applicable, the provisions 10.1. carried out training and information employed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 33, as well as the use of technical means of protection (earthing equipment, electric potential equalization between the workers and equipment) and personal protective equipment (isolating footwear, gloves and protective clothing for use at work). 29. If applicable this provision 10.3, point out specific protection measures, for example, provides for restrictions on movements, reducing the volume and speed of movement of the work environment. 30. If this rule applies to paragraph 10 and the report on the employment of temporary symptoms, the employer shall review and, if necessary, restore the assessment of the risks and take preventive measures. Temporary symptoms may include: 30.1. during a variable magnetic field generated in the perceptual distortions and effects to the brain; 18.8. static magnetic field effects – dizziness and nausea. 31. Assessing and reducing the risks of electromagnetic fields, the employer complied with the statutory protection of the work of the General principles of protection. 32. If the employer's risk reduction measures, however, the exposure limit values are exceeded, the employer shall: 32.1. immediately take steps to prevent the exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields and such to reduce its exposure to the extent that it does not exceed the exposure limit values; 32.2. analyzes and determines the reasons for which the electromagnetic field exposure exceeds permissible exposure limit values; 32.3. changes or amendments to employment protection measures, to prevent the permissible exposure limit values being exceeded. Amendment of labour protection activities are documented and stored in a traceable manner to, if necessary, be able to analyze their impact on the protection of workers and compliance with laws and regulations. 33. The employer shall ensure that workers exposed to electromagnetic fields the risk created by the job, and the workers ' representatives are duly trained and informed about: 33.1. electromagnetic field exposure and potential risks to the safety and health of employees; 33.2. the protection measures that minimise electromagnetic field effects on the risks for the safety and health of employees; 33.3. the electromagnetic field exposure limit values and action values, associated risks and preventive measures taken; 20.8. results of electromagnetic field exposure levels assessments, measurements or calculations carried out in accordance with Chapter III of these rules; 33.5. electromagnetic field exposure induced signs of health problems, early detection of health problems and action if health problems have arisen; 20.9. the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance and its importance; 20.9. safe working methods, as well as the correct and safe use of work equipment, to avoid electromagnetic field risk; 33.8. a possible indirect effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields; 21.1. the transient symptoms and the likelihood of feeling related to the Central and peripheral nervous system; 33.10. employees who meet a specific risk group.
V. health check employed 34. If the employee exposed to the electromagnetic field exposure to risks that exceed the exposure action values, or if the employee notifies you of unwanted or unexpected effects of electromagnetic fields on health, the employer shall provide a health check in accordance with the legislation on minimum health checks to early detect electromagnetic fields caused health problems and ensure the quality of health workers. 35. The employer shall ensure the availability of the results of the risk assessments of the family doctor and occupational physicians employed in carrying out health check. 36. Information for workers and employers on the health inspection results, the necessary treatment and State of health of employees additional medical investigations and treatment services provides health care to regulatory legislation. 37. the employer health test results are taken into account in planning and determining the measures for the protection against electromagnetic field for the elimination or reduction of the risks to acceptable levels. 38. the employer regularly document the results of the health surveillance of employees. By the competent authorities or the National Labour Inspectorate's reasonable request, the employer shall issue a copy of the results of the health surveillance. 39. the employer, subject to confidentiality requirements, all employed in the health test results shall be kept in a suitable form for 10 years. After the period of the deposit in the archive. 40. every worker has the right, upon request, consult with the health inspection records.
VI. final question 41. provisions shall enter into force on July 1, 2016.
Informative reference to European Union Directive provisions included in the law arising from the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013-2013/35/EU directive on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (20 individual Directive within the meaning of article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC means) and repealing Directive 2004/40/EC. The Prime Minister is the Rapidity of prosperity Newsletters Minister Uldis Augul States annex 1 Cabinet 2015  13. Regulation No 584-October the exposure limit values and action values in the frequency range 0 Hz to 10 MHz (non-thermal effects) (I). The exposure limit values (ER) 1. The exposure limit values are restricted to 1 Hz static magnetic field, which does not affect the body tissues (table 1). 2. The exposure limit values for the external magnetic induction from 0 Hz to 1 Hz (table 1): 2.1 in relation to effects on sensory organs is the exposure limit values under normal working conditions that are associated with dizziness and other physiological effects in association with human organs of balance disorders, resulting mainly from movement in a static magnetic field; 2.2. as regards the health effects under controlled operating conditions applicable to temporary work during the day, if it justifies the practice or process in question, provided that preventive measures have been implemented and are made of employees aware of the health risks. table 1 exposure limit values for the external magnetic induction (B0) from 0 Hz to 1 Hz 1. ER in relation to impact on the senses of 1.1. normal working conditions 2 T 1.2. localized effect on the arms and legs 8 T 2. The ERA associated with health effects ** 2.1. controlled working conditions 8 T notes. 1. the ERI in conjunction with effects on sensory organs – the largest of the internal electric field maksimumvērtīb, if you are viewing the field anywhere employed head. 2. ** ER in connection with health-the largest of the internal electric field maksimumvērtīb, if you are viewing the field anywhere in the body employed. 3. The exposure limit values for the frequency range from 1 Hz to 10 MHz are restricted to electric field induced in the body, to which a effect time variable electric and magnetic fields (table 2). 4. The exposure limit values in relation to health effects in relation to the internal electric field intensity frequency range from 1 Hz to 10 MHz (table 2-1) refers to the peripheral and central nervous system tissue of electric stimulation, including the head of the body. 5. The exposure limit values in relation to effects on sensory organs in relation to the internal electric field intensity frequency range from 1 Hz to 400 Hz (table 2) apply to the electric field effect on the brain, retina and fosfēn of small transient changes in certain brain functions. table 2 the exposure limit values in respect of the internal electric field intensity on different frequency ranges No. p. k. Frequency range ER (maksimumvērtīb) 1. The ERA associated with health effects in relation to the internal electric field intensity frequency range from 1 Hz to 10 MHz 1.1. 1 Hz ≤ f * g/1.1 m < 3 kHz 1.2. 3 kHz ≤ f ≤ 10 MHz V/3.8 × 10-2 m 4f. ER in relation to effects on sensory organs in relation to the internal electric field intensity frequency range from 1 Hz to 400 Hz 2.1. 1 Hz 10 Hz ≤ f/f V < 0.7/m 2.2. 10 Hz ≤ f 25 Hz/f V < 0.07 m/2.3. 25 Hz ≤ f ≤ V/400 Hz 0,0028/f m note. with f represents the frequency, expressed in Hertz (Hz).
II. the exposure action value (DV) table 3 electric and magnetic field exposure action values laid down in the range of 1 Hz to 10 MHz 1. Electric field effects in certain MS No. p. k. Frequency range electric field of low intensity (E) MS [V/m] (RMS) electric field of high intensity (E) MS [V/m] (RMS) 1.1. 1 ≤ f * 25 Hz × 2.0 2.0 < 104 × 104 1.2. 25 ≤ 50 Hz 5.0 × 105 f